Green Beans W/Poppy Seed Dressing

    Yield: 4 servings

    Source: "The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook"


    Ingredients

      1 tsp poppy seeds
      2 T X-virgin olive oil
      1 tsp white wine or rice wine vinegar
      1 tsp Dijon mustard
      1/2 tsp honey
      1 T minced shallot
      1/8 tsp salt/or to taste
      Freshly ground pepper to taste
      1 lb green beans, stem ends trimmed


    *To prepare dressing:

    Heat a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add poppy seeds and toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl (or jar) and let cool. Add oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, shallot, salt and pepper; whisk (or shake) until blended.
    To prepare beans:

    Cook beans in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain. Warm the dressing in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beans and toss to coat.
    Nutritional Information Per Serving (3/4 cup each):Calories: 113, Fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrate: 11 g,Protein: 3 g, Fiber: 4 g, Sodium: 104 mg

    Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Vegetable, 1-1/2 Fat